The present invention relates to a water-in-oil emulsion and its use as a skin care product, in particular as a cosmetic and as a (dermatologic) medicament for aged skin. The emulsion contains a disperse/internal aqueous phase comprising an α-hydroxy-C2-C6-carboxylic acid, a continuous/external oil phase and an emulsifier system, comprising polyglyceryl-3-polyricinoleate, sorbitan oleate and sucrose polystearate, wherein the emulsion has a pH of 1 to 5.